The Mystery of Three Cars Arriving Together: Hidden Mathematics in Daily Life

Author: (English) Eastwey
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: A collection of translated works on fun mathematics. Why is it better to buy lottery tickets on Fridays? Why is the shower always too hot or too cold? Which classical puzzle was destroyed by Allied bombing during the war? These questions and many others are answered in this interesting and richly informative book. "The Mystery of the Three Cars Arriving Together" is a useful book for anyone who wants to remind themselves—or discover for the first time—that mathematics is almost related to everything we do. Dating, cooking, road trips, gambling, and lifesaving techniques are all connected to fun mathematical problems, which you will find explained in this book. You will discover energy-saving techniques for toasting bread during wartime, peculiar July 4th coincidences, the exponential growth of Australian rabbits, and astonishing formulas for running in the rain without getting wet. Whether you have a degree in astrophysics or have never encountered mathematical problems since leaving school, this book will change the way you observe the world around you.